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WHO WE ARE
Since 1996, almost 30 years, the Pagan Interest Circle (PICT) of the First Unitarian Universalist Church Society of San Francisco, a Chapter organization of CUUPS, has been meeting for monthly Full Moon Rituals on the Saturday evening closest to the Full Moon, and for the solar pagan holidays of Winter Solstice and Beltane. We are an open circle dedicated to providing ritual space for all respectful families and individuals of any age. Our policy requires that our rituals are clean and sober, drugs, alcohol, fragrance and animal free. Individuals who rely on an animal companion are welcome but will need to secure their animal away from the the ritual room/space.
PAGAN INTEREST CIRCLE'S
New Ritual Calendar for 2025 & 2026
Here are the dates for The Pagan Interest Circle (PICT) Monthly Full Moon Rituals and Solar Holidays, Winter Solstice and Beltane, for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026.
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Ritual Calendar
2025
September 6
October 4
November 8
December 6
December 20 Winter Solstice
2026
January 3
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 3: Beltane (Maypole Dance, Sunday, 12:30 PM in the Courtyard)
May 30
June 27
July 25
August 29
September 26
October 24
November 21
December 19: Winter Solstice
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LEADERSHIP
Communications Faery: Christine Patch-Lindsay at cplhealer@comcast.net
Treasurer Goddess: Betsy Darr at betdarr@gmail.com​
MEMBERSHIP
As Chapter organization of CUUPS, we ask for annual $20 membership dues collected each October at Samhain. All our Rituals are open to all; membership not required. Only members are allowed to vote on issues that may come before the group.
To learn more about CUUPS, check out the FaceBook page "Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans- CUUPS".
Or, go to patheos.com and read the CUUPS blog, Nature's Sacred Journey: Celebrating UU-Paganism & Earth-Centered Experience.
Have any questions? Please contact Christine Patch-Lindsay, E-mail: cplhealer@comcast.net or Text Message to set up a time to talk. (415) 424-6964.
Upcoming
On Thursday, December 4th, 2025, the December Full Moon rises at 3:14 P.M. PST in San Francisco. Called the Cold Full Moon, it is the last supermoon of 2025. We welcome its extra bright light during the 14 hours and 23 minutes of nighttime darkness, as we head for the Longest Night, the Winter Solstice, just weeks away.
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PICT Invites You to Join Our Monthly Full Moon ritual at 6:45 P.M., Saturday Evening December 6th, 2025, in the Chapel.
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We’ll draw together and honor the winter season’s message: to slow down and rest, oft forgotten in the frenzy of the holiday season. In Sacred Space, we’ll observe the traditions of Storytelling and Candles of Sharing. We’ll ready ourselves for the coming Solar Holiday, the Winter Solstice: Yule.
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Finger food and/or non-alcoholic beverages to share after the ritual are most welcome! Tea will be provided.
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Any questions? Contact Christine Patch-Lindsay at cplhealer@comcast.net
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The Wheel of the Year Turns Once Again! It’s YULE!
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Please Join Us in Ritual, Celebration, and (Pagan) Song on the Eve of WINTER SOLSTICE, Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at 6:45 P.M. in the Chapel.
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Merry, Merry! Happy, Happy! Cheer, Cheer!
The Pagan Interest Circle (PICT) lights the Yule Log and hosts a potluck at Winter Solstice. You, your loved ones, and all respectful persons are especially invited!
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Sunday, December 21st, 2025, at 7:03 A.M. PST, marks Winter Solstice. The Earth's axial tilt is the farthest away from the sun, and, for one moment, during the shortest day and the longest winter's night, the sun appears to "stand still." This night has many names: Solstice Night, The Longest Night, Mid-Winter, and Yule.
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Winter Solstice marks the sun’s return; for some, the God’s rebirth. The Wheel of the Year turns again. Yule! The Returning Light holds powerful energy for regeneration, renewal, and self-reflection. It is a time for personal awakening. It's a time for celebrating Love. It's Yule.
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The Winter Yule Tides are upon us! We celebrate with shiny ornaments and twinkling lights on evergreen trees that remind us that life goes on, even in the cold and dark of winter. For some Pagans, these Twelve Days of Celebration begin at Winter Solstice and end on New Year’s Day, according to our modern calendar.
Let’s gather in community to celebrate Love, to celebrate Life!
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Everyone brings a dish or non-alcoholic beverage and plenty of Good Cheer to our potluck feast!
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Any questions? Contact Christine Patch-Lindsay at cplhealer@comcast.net.